just in case you didn't hear of the RetouchPRO LIVE shows, check this out:
retouchpro.com/forums/retouchpro-live/
http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/retouchpro-live/
I attended another great show yesterday: "Apply Image" with Carrie Beene
they have great presenters like Chris Tarantino, Amy Dresser, Gry Garness, Steve Caplin and others ... i can highly recommend it :)
two hours for only $10
keep pushing the pixels
wolfgang